Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Swedish Viking Folk/Death Metal band KING OF ASGARD for the European territory.

KING OF ASGARD was formed in 2008 by Karl Beckman (ex-MITHOTYN) after dissolving his latest musical projects. Teaming up with long time absent fellow worker, Karsten Larsson (FALCONER), once accomplice in the defunct vikinghorde MITHOTYN. As a result, after years apart, the decision was made to go back to their roots both musically as well as heading for their Norse heritage in lyrical approach.

With creativity flowing, numerous songs were written and KING OF ASGARD recorded their 7-track demo at Lotang Studio that finally led to the deal with Metal Blade Records. In late 2009 Jonas Albrektsson joined the ranks on bass to strengthen the line-up further.

As we speak, KING OF ASGARD are busy recording their yet untitled debut album at Sonic Train Studio with Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) at the helm. The scheme is to leave the studio with twelve dirty folk-stinking songs mould in extreme metal, reminding of times of old.

KING OF ASGARD is featuring members of acts such as
MITHOTYN, FALCONER, THY PRIMORDIAL, INDUNGEON AND DAWN.

KING OF ASGARD:
Karl Beckman - guitar, vocals
Jonas Albrektsson - bass
Karsten Larsson - drums

Go to the Myspace site of KING OF ASGARD"The Last Journey".

The debut album of KING OF ASGARD will be released later on this year. More info to follow soon.

Source: MetalBlade.De